Roof lantern leak repairs in East Riding of Yorkshire

A roof lantern leak is almost always a failed seal, a lifted capping, blocked eaves drainage or a problem where the kerb meets the flat roof — not a failed lantern. We carry out roof lantern leak repairs across East Riding of Yorkshire, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Rainwater running down an internal glazing bar of a roof lantern above a kitchen

Signs you need roof lantern leak repairs

Brown staining or bubbling paint on the plasterboard lining around the lantern
Water running down the inside face of the glass
A leak that only appears in wind-driven rain from one direction

What usually causes it?

Blocked eaves drainage

Most lanterns collect water in a channel inside the eaves beam and let it out through weep slots. Leaves, moss and grit block the slots and the channel overflows indoors.

The kerb or roof junction

If the flat roof membrane isn't dressed high enough up the kerb, or the kerb has no fall, water sits against the joint and finds its way in under the lantern.

Roof lanterns in East Riding of Yorkshire

Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

What should you expect to pay for roof lantern leak repairs in East Riding of Yorkshire?

Guide price, per lantern£195–£595 ex VAT£234–£714 inc VAT

Typical range: £195–£595 ex VAT, which is £234–£714 with VAT, per lantern. Towers or scaffold, where needed, are priced into the quote. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.

Do you need permission in England?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the local council for alterations, and conservation areas can have extra controls; like-for-like repairs are treated differently from changes, so check with the council's conservation officer first.

How does it work?

Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Roof lantern leak repairs in East Riding of Yorkshire: questions

Do I need to be home?

If we need to water-test or check the inside of the lantern, yes. Exterior-only work can sometimes be done with access arranged in advance.

Will you show me what was wrong?

Yes. We photograph the failed detail and the finished repair and send them to you with the invoice.

Which towns in East Riding of Yorkshire do you cover?

All of East Riding of Yorkshire, including Beverley, Hull, Bridlington, Goole. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for roof lantern leak repairs in East Riding of Yorkshire?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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